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To: jttmab who wrote (39536)	3/22/2005 7:24:21 AM
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Protesters Stand Vigil for Terry Schiavo By Wendy Griffith CWNews March 18, 2005 CWNews.com – Florida has endured many storms in recent months, but none with such far-reaching impact as the one raging over the fate of Terry Schiavo. The brain-damaged woman has become the center of an intense national debate, and a long-running court battle, over the so-called right to die. This week, protesters have gathered outside her hospice to pray that her life will be spared. Schiavo's husband, who is also her legal guardian, says she is in a vegetative state and he has been fighting in the courts to have her feeding tube removed. But Schiavo's parents say Terry has the right to live. Her parents also claim that Michael Schiavo does not have her best interests at heart. Her parents have waged a long-running legal battle to keep her alive. I'm here outside Terry's hospice, where people gather every day to show their support for her and her parents. At the heart of Terry's story is her quality of life and whether she would want to be kept alive. Michael Schiavo says Terry told him she wouldn't want to be kept alive if she were brain dead. But Terry's parents say Michael, who is now living with another woman and has two children with her, has a conflict of interest. What's more, her parents say Terry isn't brain dead. They say she communicates with them, responds to stimuli, and would not want to be put to death. Wendy reports on the situation from Florida. “A hard and steady rain has not stopped a round-the-clock prayer vigil for Terry Schaivo who right now lies behind me in the Woodside Hospice. Earlier we talked to some folks protesting. Some have disappeared because of the rain but said life is a gift from God and should not be ended by a court order. A lady staying despite the rain said to us, “We figured we’d come out here to show her family that we’re in support of them. I just couldn’t stay home and not show my support. I can just imagine the torture they’re going through, having to fight so many years for just her basic right, her right to life.” An elder gentleman said, “I feel that if they pull her feeding tube they’ll be murdering her: starving her to death. I believe the Ten commandments and I feel that being out here it’ll probably help, maybe influence the right people, maybe we can turn it around and save her.” Another woman said, “We need to do what we can. She cannot talk for herself, so we have to be the ones who fight for her.” Back in 2003, Terri miraculously survived six days without food or water when her feeding tube was removed. But the Florida legislature stepped in at the last minute and passed ‘Terry’s Law’ which saved her life. However, a judge overturned it. Now these prayer vigilers here, behind me, say Terry’s life is worth fighting for, and they’ll be right here rain or shine as long as it takes. They say they’re hoping to send a loud and clear message." cbn.com